I received my breast augmentation April 2017 and my right is cc now. They suggested to remove both and replace with texture. My left is fine. Would it work to just replace the one? They are both under muscle 400 cc.
September 18, 2016
Answer: Is it bad to replace one breast due to a capsule contracture? Yes, it is certainly just fine to work on the breast that is encapsulated; this is especially true if your breast augmentation was done recently? In my practice, I would recommend that you leave well enough alone and work on the encapsulated side only. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Is it bad to replace one breast due to a capsule contracture? Yes, it is certainly just fine to work on the breast that is encapsulated; this is especially true if your breast augmentation was done recently? In my practice, I would recommend that you leave well enough alone and work on the encapsulated side only. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Replacement one implant due to CC Thanks for your question. I think that you have a few options. Yes, you can just have the side with CC addressed. The potential issue with this is that the newly operated breast may heal a bit differently that the non operated breast. When correcting CC, I discuss with my patients the option of exchanging both implants, as sometimes that will allow me the option to create the best symmetry possible. As far as the use of textured implants, some studies have shown that the use of textured implant may decrease the risk of CC. I am assuming that you have smooth implants now. Obviously, your left breast has healed without issue, so the smooth implant itself has not "caused" the CC. Usually, CC is a result of some degree of bacterial contamination, usually from the breast tissue itself, or implant rupture. I would discuss the pros and cons of one side vs both sides and textured vs smooth with your PS. If your implants have been in for many years, it may make sense to replace both. Best Regards.
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September 17, 2016
Answer: Replacement one implant due to CC Thanks for your question. I think that you have a few options. Yes, you can just have the side with CC addressed. The potential issue with this is that the newly operated breast may heal a bit differently that the non operated breast. When correcting CC, I discuss with my patients the option of exchanging both implants, as sometimes that will allow me the option to create the best symmetry possible. As far as the use of textured implants, some studies have shown that the use of textured implant may decrease the risk of CC. I am assuming that you have smooth implants now. Obviously, your left breast has healed without issue, so the smooth implant itself has not "caused" the CC. Usually, CC is a result of some degree of bacterial contamination, usually from the breast tissue itself, or implant rupture. I would discuss the pros and cons of one side vs both sides and textured vs smooth with your PS. If your implants have been in for many years, it may make sense to replace both. Best Regards.
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